Against All Odds
Carey Mariah Lyrics
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Just let you leave without a trace?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave?
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face, oh
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
See there's just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
That's the chance I've gotta take
Take a look at me now
Take a look at me now
Take a look at me now
The lyrics to "Against All Odds" by Mariah Carey convey the heartache and pain of being left behind by a lover. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that the person they love has left without a trace, leaving them with just memories of their time together. Throughout the song, the singer questions their former lover's decision to leave and wonders how they can just walk away when they have shared so much laughter, pain, and tears.
The chorus of the song, "So take a look at me now, 'cause there's just an empty space" highlights the singer's loneliness and the void left in their life after their lover's departure. They are still holding out hope that their lover will return, even though the odds are against them. The song is a poignant reminder of the universal pain of heartbreak and loss.
Overall, "Against All Odds" is a powerful and emotive ballad that showcases Mariah Carey's vocal range and ability to connect with her listeners. The lyrics and melody combine to create a haunting and beautiful song that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away,
I cannot just let you go without a reason,
Just let you leave without a trace?
I cannot let you go without a trace,
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
I can't survive without you,
You're the only one who really knew me at all
You are the only one who truly understood me,
How can you just walk away from me
Why are you leaving me without any explanation,
When all I can do is watch you leave?
I am helpless, and all I can do is watch you go,
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
We've shared good and bad times in our lives,
And even shared the tears
We have cried together,
So take a look at me now
Look at me now and see what you've done to me,
'Cause there's just an empty space
My life feels empty without you,
And there's nothing left here to remind me
There is no memory left to keep me going,
Just the memory of your face
All I have left is the memory of your face,
Well, there's just an empty space
My life feels vacant without you,
And you coming back to me is against the odds
Your return is unlikely,
And that's what I've got to face, oh
I have to accept the reality that you may never return,
I wish I could just make you turn around
I want you to come back to me,
Turn around and see me cry
I want you to see how much I miss you,
There's so much I need to say to you
There are many things I want to tell you,
So many reasons why
So many reasons why I want you back,
Take a good look at me now
Take a close look at me and see how much you mean to me,
'Cause I'll still be standing here
I'll be standing here, hoping you'll come back,
And you coming back to me is against all odds
The probability of you coming back is very low,
That's the chance I've gotta take
That's a risk I am willing to take for you,
Take a look at me now
Look at me now and see how much I still love you,
Take a look at me now
Look at me now and see how much I miss you,
Take a look at me now
Look at me now and see how much I want you back.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
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